Five schools in Wayne County and nearby communities — Hagerstown, Seton Catholic, Tri, Union (Modoc) and Randolph Southern — earned perfect graduation rates for their Class of 2025. And, according to Indiana Department of Education data released Jan. 5, six Wayne County high schools achieved graduation rates between 92 and 100%. Nearly all local schools […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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PHOTOS: Hyped for Hoosier history
Several Indiana University alumni from Wayne County are traveling to cheer for the No. 1 Hoosiers during the College Football Playoffs. Many fans celebrated IU’s recent 56-22 victory over No. 5 Oregon during the Jan. 9 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. IU plays University of Miami (Florida) for the championship Jan. 19 in Miami. The […]
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23 listed on county ballot so far
On the first three days Hoosiers could file for the primary election, 23 individuals joined Wayne County’s ballot, including two people who volunteered for two opportunities. Filing opened Wednesday, Jan. 7. Twenty-one of the candidates so far are Republicans. One Democrat seeks to become a precinct committee member, and another joined a Republican for filing […]
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Centerville discusses drone, paid part-time staffing for fire/EMS
Centerville town officials cleaned up 2025 business and looked ahead to 2026 in a short Dec. 30 work session. Fire territory Centerville Fire/Rescue is analyzing whether part-time paid staffing would better serve the town than relying on an all-volunteer department. Establishing a fire territory could provide new funding for fire services. That plan would require […]
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Centerville fire unveils new logo
Centerville Fire/Rescue has unveiled a new logo that department leaders say is a “bold and meaningful design that represents both our department and our community.” According to CFR, Spike the bulldog pays homage to Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ mascot and symbolizes grit, pride and tradition that define the town. Jobtown Graphics, owned by a New York […]
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13 listed on Wayne County’s ballot so far
On the first day Hoosiers could file for the primary election, 12 individuals joined Wayne County’s ballot, including one person who volunteered for two opportunities. Most who filed on Wednesday, Jan. 7, were Republicans, along with one Democrat who joined a Republican for filing for U.S. House of Representatives’ Sixth District. Those running as Republicans […]
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Another soggy Christmas in Cambridge City
For the second year in a row, Cambridge City utility workers and contractors spent hours on Christmas Day repairing big water leaks. During town council’s special Dec. 29 meeting to handle year-end business, Joe Webb, superintendent of public works, updated council on the water main repairs that took 13 to 14 hours on the holiday. […]
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Centerville library makes cuts
Citing significant budget constraints, Centerville Public Library is eliminating some periodicals, a genealogy program and a digital service in 2026. Its hours also will change. Director Emmanuel Mendez’s letter to patrons explaining what he called “difficult decisions to ensure the long-term financial stability and continued operation of the library” was posted Dec. 29 to the […]
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Election candidate filing begins this week
Those interested in shaping the future of Wayne County must soon decide if elected office might be the way they want to make a difference. Candidate registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Indiana’s voter registration offices in county courthouses, and the deadline for many candidates to file for the 2026 election cycle is in early […]
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EDC approves $30K for casino pursuit
Citing the potential for community growth, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County pledged $30,000 to pay consultants who would advocate for a casino to be built here. Indiana’s gaming commission commissioned a study that aimed to help the state maximize gambling revenue by determining where to locate or relocate casino licenses. Along with Indianapolis and […]